Tuscany 2025 - The Itinerary

Embark on a luxurious & enchanting 12 night Tuscan Antique Buying Tour hosted by Founders of Rome, enjoy the itinerary and secure your place soon!

25th September - 7th October, 2025

FLORENCE | CHIANTI | AREZZO| CORTONA | SAN GIMIGNANO

  • Welcome to Florence!

    25th & 26th September

    We meet and greet with your fellow guests and tour hosts, Anne & Tamara over an apperitivo in a central luxury 5 star hotel, our home for the next 2 nights.

    We start each day with a delectable breakfast at our hotel. We explore Florence, visiting antique dealers, devouring Italian food and taking in the beauty of this ancient city.

  • Journey to Chianti

    27th September

    From leather, food, fashion, art... you have your pick. Shop then feast at Eatily! Then to Barberino Val d’Elsa, halfway between Florence and Siena, on the north-western borders of the Chianti region.

    Our private villa, and home for the next 7 nights!

    Transport is in modern comfort, and our small group enables us to stop and grab those photo opportunities as we wish!

  • Welcome to The Villa!

    27th September

    This beautiful 16th Century luxury farmhouse sits hilltop between Florence, San Gimignano and Siena.

    Air conditioned rooms with ensuites, private pool, antique decor, shelves brimming with rare books, comfy sofas & breakout spaces - the perfect place to inspire our antique journey!

    Food, wine and relaxation are assured with our local chef and concierge service.

    Our first night will be an Italian rustic feast, alfresco style, taking in the Tuscan sunset from our elevated spot overlooking the magical countryside of rolling hills peppered with hamlets, vineyards, woodlands and olive groves.

  • Cortona Antiques Market

    28th September

    After a scrumptious chef prepared breakfast, we drive just under 1.5 hours to Cortona on the Eastern border of Umbria. Through winding roads of cyprus trees and sunflower fields, we reach this dreamy hilltop village.

    This is a very special day in Cortona, the cobblestone lanes will be lined with treasures from street vendors and private dealers - expect to find uniquely special pieces, and breathtaking views.

    We are by your side to negotiate & coordinate your purchases & shipping home, nobody should be limited by a suitcase! We will only pause for lunch at our favourite restaurant, Preludio, in the heart of Cortona. After lunch dive back into the market, or take in the views or enjoy the fashion, boutiques, galleries and many artisans of this Etruscan village.

  • Relax at The Villa or Explore

    29th September

    Today is yours to enjoy our incredible Tuscan Villa! Relax! Swim, read, nap, eat or walk to the local village to explore - the choice is yours!

    Barberino is old - even for Tuscany! Fortified by the Florentines in 1202, after battling Siena - the town is steeped in history.

    Food, artisans and beautiful walks are on the cards, or being perfectly positioned to other villages we can arrange personal day trips.

    (We will provide a list of recommendations based on your tastes)

  • Relaxation & Sunset Dinner

    30th September

    Another day to enjoy Tuscany as you wish! Stay and enjoy the serenity and charm of the villa or come with us to explore private dealers and collectors of antiques.

    While ‘our’ village is a 500m walk, you are in the heart of the region, with many wonderful places to explore.

    We can arrange group or private experiences from wine tasting of Chianti, truffle hunting or cooking classes!

    From the Villa door to the experience, we will arrange your unique experience to suit.

    We will end the day with a stunning sunset dinner atop a roof in our village!

  • Siena Market Day!

    1st October

    There are many things only the Italians do well, and local markets are one of them!

    Fresh produce, local artisans, & specialties and that magical Italian market atmosphere will be enjoyed in our own town and on our day trip to beautiful Siena.

    We will gather Sienese specialties and lose ourselves in one of the largest traditional markets in Tuscany! Expect fabulous food, textiles, leather, clothing and local culture!

    We will return to the villa with market bags full & imaginations firing with foodie ideas.

    Prosecco will be chilled and ready for you to enjoy by the pool or in your favourite villa spot while a feast is whipped up!

  • San Gimignano

    2nd October

    Only half an hour from our villa is the UNESCO World Heritage listed 14th century village of San Gimignano.

    The impressive medieval towers have earned this village the nickname, ‘Manhatten of the Middle Ages’!

    Take time to wander and marvel at the architecture and history.

    We will enjoy the local markets and local cuisine, hopefully laced with the locally famed Saffron aside a glass of ‘liquid gold’ Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine.

  • Villa Day!

    3rd October

    Another day to enjoy Tuscany as you wish!

    Stay and enjoy the many lovely spots in the villa and over the estate, take in the views, enjoy the peace and indulge in the Tuscan air.

    We are on hand to arrange private activities or visits to nearby villages.

    Any antique dealer visits can also be arranged for this day. Tomorrow we leave the villa so soak it up and enjoy the finale dinner and sunset from our special place.

  • Arezzo Antique Fair

    4th October

    We farewell the villa today, but head to an exciting destination, Arezzo! 1.5 hours drive will see us arrive at our hotel for the next 2 nights.

    A much busier city known for it’s handsome Medieval square, antiques, art, fashion and anything else you can imagine, lining the narrow streets.

    We are here for the big antique market which takes over the Piazza Grande - the oldest and largest antique fair in Italy! Today we get a taste and come back tomorrow to enjoy a full day of it!

    Dinner tonight in Arezzo will be well deserved and locally flavoured - Arezzo’s fresh products from the nearby Valdichiana and Casentino Valley has earned a strong following!

  • Arezzo Antique Fair

    5th October

    Back to the antiques!

    Today we explore further into the depths of this huge fair, expect over 500 vendors with some of the best antiques you will find all gathered through the square, lanes and sprawled under the magnificent arches of the Loggia.

    We stop only to indulge at our favourite restaurant, you will find the ‘Nonna’ preparing the pasta in the morning as we enter the arches, you are in for a real treat!

    After lunch we finish our time at the fair, readily on hand to assist with purchases. The joy of being able to buy and have us get them home is a unique opportunity.

  • A Florence Farewell

    6th October

    Back to Florence today, we farewell the small towns of Tuscany and prepare to say ‘arrivederci’ in style!

    Back to where it all began, we relax back in our luxury hotel to prepare for tonights finale event.

    We can’t wait to take you to our favourite and simply gorgeous dining destination for a beautiful meal, wine and vibrant atmosphere as we share stories of our journey and enjoy celebrating the adventure we have been on!

La Fine

7th October

Today we say goodbye over one last breakfast!

You may be going on to other destinations or heading home, we wish you well on your journey and will be thrilled to assist with any further requirements or suggestions - we love Italy and helping people explore.

For now, we say ciao and grazie mille for a beautiful journey together!

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Pricing + Inclusions

All inclusive upon arrival to, and departure from Florence

From NZD $ 17,500 PP

From NZD $ 16,500 PP Twin Share

Itinerary notes:

All inclusive* of accommodation, meals & beverage, planned activities, transport and antique purchase support and coordination through to full logistics:, *excludes flights, purchases and shipping of antiques.

*The tour inclusions commence upon arrival to the hotel in Florence to the final morning in Florence

Flights and additional travel requirements can be managed by our trusted travel partners (upon request)

Travel insurance is required

You will receive a summary of your purchases and pictures of items after the tour concludes.

You will receive communication and management of any purchase logistics back to NZ or Australia. Door to door delivery of goods is provided at an additional cost which varies dependant on your purchase volume.